The Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel is one of the most sophisticated and luxurious 5 star in Funchal, Madeira Island, it has been recently refurbished embracing the newest trends.
This hotel in Funchal, Madeira has an unique location with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and amazing views of bay of Funchal.
While on holiday, life takes a different pace; if you feel like starting the day with a swim, the hotel has direct access to the sea from its extensive and carefully maintained gardens right to the temperate waters of the South coast of Madeira.
Maybe you want to take a walk to Funchal centre? In 10 minutes you will reach the Marina, several shopping centres and lovely botanical gardens in bloom all year round.
The 5 star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel will please the most discerning traveler looking for comfort, excellent facilities and recreation.
The official European Hotel Management Magazine ranked the Pestana Group within the “European Top 50”, becoming the only Portuguese group in the hospitality business in the list.

Location

Set on a cliff-top position with a privileged view of the sea, the bay of Funchal and the mountains, the Pestana Carlton Madeira is extremely well located. Quiet yet central there are many excellent bars, restaurants and shops in the area. On the way to the centre of Funchal (a 10 minute walk), stroll down the Avenue Infante with its lovely Jacaranda trees and walk through the Santa Catarina Park, a spectacular botanical garden with some of the best views over Funchal and the sea.
Once in town, more gardens, commercial centres, museums, restaurants and charming side-walk cafés in its cobblestone streets await you.
Distance to Airport: 20 km (Madeira)

Super hotel! Great location and staff - So enjoyed it we bought a Pestana Vacation Package!
Heading back in Feb and July next year!
Thoroughly recommend and Thanks, Prestigia!

Comment of
C. John,
United Kingdom the 2016-07-24

We have been to Madeira before and stayed at different Pestana Hotels, also at Pestana Carlton hotel 3 times. This is our favorite!! The best thing is the location close to Funchal citycenter and the access to swim in the Ocean. We would love to come back and we would recommend it to everyone especially if you appreciate the 2 things above.

Comment of
J. Cecilia ,
Sweden the 2015-11-13

Wonderful experience - everything worked! - we didn't make a single complaint in 6 days- this is rare - 2 swimming pools, one seawater one warm both outdoor and great sizes. lovely modern rooms with balcony and exta king sized bed was so comfortable - never slept so well! thank you to all the staff who were just lovely especially the reception staff and breakfast room staff.

Comment of
H. Suzanne,
United Kingdom the 2015-02-15

Couldn't have asked for a better hotel, were upgraded to a junior suite on arrival, the views from the room were breathtaking and hotel is ideally placed for the 10 minute or so walk into Funchal itself. A brilliantly relaxing break and the people of the Island are very friendly and welcoming.

Comment of
W. Brian,
United Kingdom the 2015-02-04

Bob1949,

Jersey, Channel Islands

December 16

"Delighted with our stay!"

We spent 5 nights at the Pestana Carlton Madeira in early December. The weather overall was kind and there are lots of facilities at the hotel to enjoy the sun when it shines. We had booked a sea view room and were given a room on the 17th floor, the views were staggering! The room was spacious with a balcony to sit on and the room had an enormous bed. The bathroom too was spacious and there were a few bottles of water in her fridge to start us off. The cleaning staff were excellent as were all the staff with possibly the exception of the Reception staff who were professional but a little frosty.
We only had breakfast at the hotel but it was extensive and operated until 10,30am which was a bonus. It included sparkling wine and there was an impressive variety of hot and cold food.
The location of the hotel is great, in my view, better than Reid's as you have full sea view and are a little nearer to Funchal centre.
Funchal centre is about 25 minutes walk and the Lido is similar but a taxi back to the hotel is only about 5 Euros and they are plentiful.
We found some very good restaurants within walking distance, such as 'Beef and Wines' that is only 5 minutes away and on the last night we went to Restaurante Goya towards the Lido. It is a 20 minutes walk with a pub stop half way but the 39 Euros menu including wine is fantastic value for exceptional food.
All in all, we loved Madeira and had a great West Island Tour with 'Madeira Happy Tours' and as there is still so much more to see, we intend to revisit next December. We won't be looking any further than the Pestana Carlton Madeira as I feel it would be hard to better and we stay at a lot of hotels. A great experience, we were delighted with all aspects of our stay,

kathleen b,

December 16

"brilliant ten days in this hotel"

just spent ten nights in this hotel beautiful hotel spotless clean staf very pleasant and helpfull food was excallant and hot the breakfast buffet was very well organized we are looking forward to booking next year nothing was too much trouble for the staff

swim023,

Swansea, United Kingdom

December 16

"Fantastic time"

Stayed at the Pestana Carlton for 2 weeks . Left last Friday . We had an amazing sea view on the 15th floor . The room was good, clean towels , complementary toiletries and a very comfortable bed . The lady doing our room was lovely .
We found the food very good at breakfast lots of choice . No complaints whats so ever. My porridge was hot every day . The omelet station some times had 2 or 3 people waiting . But to be honest on all our travels thats usually the case only one person cooking them . There were lots of fresh fruits, cakes and cheeses and so on The two ladies who greet you when entering the restaurant are very helpful .
The pools are good lots of choice and the sea . No problem getting a sunbed even though it is a busy hotel. Towels provided.
Reception - Durait was very helpful .
It is very rare we go back to the same place twice . However we enjoyed it so much at the Pestana Maderia we are going back early next year . We hired a car for 2 days which was great . But just be extra vigilant in the winding roads up the mountains .

firtreepete74,

Wolvey Heath England

November 16

"Another good holiday"

Choose to return to the Carlton for a 2nd time mainly because you get amazing sea views if you up grade, plus it's location to eat out is great as well as you can walk to either the town or the Lido quite easily.
The room we had was just okay ... could do with a tidy up ... it's no good trying to be a 5* hotel with 3* rooms, it happens every where these days.
Didn't eat in the hotel apart from breakfast as their are many good places to eat close by.

beckyferguson7,

Westhill, United Kingdom

November 16

"Excellent holiday"

Currently staying in the Madeira Beach Club, the timeshare part of the Pestana Carlton. Whilst this part is definitely dated and in need of refurbishment (I believe it is coming soon) this did not affect the quality of our holiday at all. Our apartment was huge for the two of us - two double bedrooms, both ensuite, and a living area with dining table and kitchen. We had the most incredible view and enjoyed breakfast on the balcony every day, even in late November! The Beach Club is lower than the actual hotel, however has a beautiful uninterrupted sea view. As we stayed as part of a timeshare swap, we did not use the restaurants in the hotel. We did however use the indoor pool every day, which with its views of the sea was a lovely place for a swim and a relaxing jacuzzi. The only down side we had was that we did not receive the complimentary robes as the 'standard hotel guests' did since we were in the Beach Club. We would definitely return!
(There are building works across the road currently, however they did not affect us at all.)